Orlando Pirates have been the subject of interest from various European clubs throughout the season with one making a decision.
Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has been the subject of interest from FCSB from Romania.
FCSB have recently been crowned champions of Romania and had an eye on taking Mabasa from Pirates.
Pirates are ready to revamp their attacking department for next season, and are making big decisions behind the scenes. The club management is set to draw up a list of forwards that they want to keep, offload and sign. The one man who is undoubtedly their top attacker at the moment is Mabasa. The left-footed hitman returned to his parent club from a loan spell to fellow Soweto giants Moroka Swallows.
PIRATES BRACED FOR INTEREST IN MABASA
He was one of the few shining lights at Swallows, as they started the season brightly. After some financial disputes, however, things spiralled and Mabasa returned to Pirates. He had already contributed six goals to the cause of the Dube Birds. Fast forward to the final stretch of the campaign and he has become the main man at the Bucs. He is also the second highest top goal scorer in the league as things stand. That type of form has seen both local and international interest in his services.
Locally, it is rivals Mamelodi Sundowns who have been reported to be keen with Pirates willing to sell. Now according to iDiski Times FCSB have dropped their interest in Mabasa.
HOWEVER, FCSB HAVE PULLED OUT
“According to information received by this publication, FCSB made a list of 12 players they were looking at, including Mabasa. However, a close source to the club confirmed that the number has been cut down and Mabasa’s name is no longer on the list. FCSB want to strengthen their team for the upcoming season, as they will be taking part in the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round after ending their nine-year trophy drought in the league.” Wrote the publication.
This publication recently reported, however, that Pirates are lining up a lucrative new deal for Mabasa. This could be the reason FCSB pulled out?